About Me

Austin is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Indiana and holds Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University (while attending Indiana University Indianapolis), along with being a current student of the Sports Capital Journalism Program at IU Indianapolis, working towards a Master's of Arts in Sports Journalism. 

Austin has covered and photographed sports ranging from high school all the way to motorsports. In just 5 years he has covered 3 Indianapolis 500's, the 2025 NTT IndyCar Season, 2024 Brickyard 400, 2024 IMSA Battle on the Bricks, 2022 NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 & Elite 8 in Chicago and the 2024 NHRA U.S. Nationals. 

Austin's work has appeared on KickinTheTires.net, IndyStar, Journal Review of Montgomery County, The Campus Citizen at IU Indy and the Sports Capital Journalism Master's Program website. 

You can contact Austin below. A resume will be available upon request: 

Email: ajlawton4@gmail.com

Cell: (765) 366-1424